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July 23, 2008, 8:31PM

By LORI STABILE lstabile@repub.com PALMER - For the second year in a row, Northeast Realty has been granted an extension by the Planning Board regarding its special permit for a portion of the land it owns off Thorndike Street (Route 32.) The special permit is for the front 10 acres of the 152-acre property. The back portion and majority of... Full story »

May 14, 2008, 9:29PM

By DAN RING dring@repub.com BOSTON - Senate Republicans launched a new effort today to approve resort casinos, pledging to use the state budget to force a vote on the issue. The effort came after Senate leaders unveiled a $28 billion state budget that relies heavily on reserves and tax increases to remain in balance. The budget for the fiscal... Full story »

March 20, 2008, 1:56PM

By GLEN JOHNSON Associated Press BOSTON - Emotion on both sides of the issue was evident today as the House of Representatives debated an all-but-certainly doomed bill that would have allowed casino gambling in Massachusetts. The measure, proposed by Gov. Deval L. Patrick, called for licensing three so-called destination casinos across Massachusetts. But House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, who a day... Full story »

March 17, 2008, 2:26PM

MONSON - Police are investigating the recent theft of approximately 10 anti-casino signs from Brimfield and Butler roads, and Green and Main streets. EmmaLadd Shepherd, a member of the anti-casino organization Monson Voice on Casinos, said the thefts happened late last week. She said the organization just started putting out the signs, which say "CasiNO!" on one side, and... Full story »

March 13, 2008, 3:41PM

By DAN RING dring@repub.com BOSTON - House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi today lambasted Gov. Deval L. Patrick's casino bill, calling it "a quick fix solution" for economic growth based on suspect figures supplied by the casino industry. In a letter to members of the state House of Representatives, DiMasi, a Boston Democrat, mocked Patrick and issued his strongest criticism... Full story »